as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a momentary complacency that was quickly dispelled by the shock of cold reality
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Recent Examples of complacency
Of course, the best fictions run the gamut from complacency to catastrophe.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Ignorance, complacency, lack of awareness that the ocean is essential to everyone, everywhere, all the time.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
The real risk isn’t quantum computing but complacency.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
But neither these protections nor the polls should create a sense of complacency.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for complacency
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Ignorance, complacency, lack of awareness that the ocean is essential to everyone, everywhere, all the time.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
The real risk isn’t quantum computing but complacency.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
But neither these protections nor the polls should create a sense of complacency.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for complacency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
Noun
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The result is an almost weary vanity, in which the author plays himself as if under duress, simultaneously flourishing and folding up the self.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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In the bathroom, a deep soaking tub grounds the space, paired with sleek fixtures and a spacious vanity.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Such braggadocio is just more evidence of a narcissistic ego.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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True allyship requires checking one's ego at the door, prioritizing what's right over being right, and humbly learning from others.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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In the final episode of The Cosby Show, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable is beaming with pride—his only son is graduating college.—
Mychal Denzel Smith,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Explorers seek variety, creativity, and new experiences, prizing flexibility and innovation. Artisans, motivated by mastery and pride in their work, are autonomous and focused on quality.—
David Michels,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Putin’s arrogance in wanting total Ukrainian surrender could prove his downfall, if only Trump sticks to his position.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The arrogance wasn’t hers alone; many people have tried to assign the Tully monster a place in the tree of life since it was first discovered 70 years ago.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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